Lovina

Name: Lovina
Address: 1107 Cedar St, Calistoga, CA, United States, 94515
Telephone: (707) 942-6500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2189)

$31 to $50

American

1107 Cedar St, Calistoga, CA 94515

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2 people

Jul 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

A locals favorite in historic craftsman home, with lovely heated/ shaded patios. Lovina is uniquely tip-free; our pricing includes a living wage, 401k with employer match, two weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and health/ dental insurance benefits for all our hard-working employees! Recognized as "Best of the Best" on Trip Adviser for Vegan/ Gluten-Free options, Lovina also satisfies omnivores with locally famous Bolognese and wild Halibut. Our menu is seasonal and locally sourced. Woman-owned by Calistoga local Jennifer Bennett (previous owner of Zazie restaurant in SF), Lovina is unique & welcoming. We feature Jen's handmade pottery, thrown, glazed, and at her home studio here in Calistoga.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 942-6500
Website
https://www.lovinacalistoga.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Our heated, covered East Patio is perfect for up to 30 guests, and the newly remodeled West patio seats up to 40, with room for a bar and cocktail hour. We also have two private rooms inside for smaller groups of 6-8.

Location
1107 Cedar St, Calistoga, CA 94515
Neighborhood
Calistoga
Cross street
Lincoln Ave
Parking details
There is one handicapped parking space available; the rest of the parking lot has been converted to a patio for outdoor dining during the Covid-19 restrictions, but there is ample street parking in Calistoga.
Public transit
The Vine transit bus stop is located just half a block from Lovina. Calistoga Shuttle, a local public van, stops right at our front.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Model Bakery Bread$8.00
whipped kale & pistachio pesto butter, black sea salt *vegan- no butter, sub EVOO
Fried Mushroom Polenta Bites$16.00
umami aioli *GF/ nut free
Vegan Endive Cups$15.00
housemade hummus, whipped avocado, toasted seeds *GF/ vegan
Vadouvan Pickled Cauliflower$9.00
garlic, ginger, vadouvan curry *GF/ vegan/ nut free
Spring Wine Country Bruschetta$24.00
grilled sourdough, house-made whipped ricotta, sautéed Shimeji mushrooms, fava beans, english peas, thyme, local honey, lemon zest
Pacific Halibut Croquettes (3 pieces)$18.00
jalapeño, cilantro, and lime aioli, microgreens
Summer Seafood Aguachile$28.00
grilled octopus, prawns, scallop crudo, english cucumbers, avocado, rocoto leche de tigre *GF
Nova Terra Cheeses$3.00
Available individually ($10 each) or all three ($26). Nut-based local cheeses (balsamic fig, herbs de provence, and lemon ricotta) with fig preserves, honeycomb, kalamata olives, crostini.

Starters

All of Lovina's prices include service- 30% off all sales go directly to staff, providing a living wage and full benefits! No Tips Expected.

Soup du Jour$5.00
Chef Raul's soup of the day; call for details
Stracciatella & Beets$24.00
citrus segments, caramelized walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, 25-year balsamic
Sonoma Apple Salad$23.00
super baby mixed greens, radicchio, endive, Pink Lady apples, pickled cranberries, Point Reyes bleu cheese, caramelized hazelnuts, red wine vinaigrette *GF
Locally Famous Little Gems Salad$23.00
watermelon radish, avocados, lime pickled onion, rye bread crumbs, zesty green goddess (dressing on the side) *nut free *gluten free- no breadcrumbs *dairy free- sub vegan dressing
Summer Seafood Aguachile$28.00
grilled octopus, prawns, scallop crudo, english cucumbers, avocado, rocoto leche de tigre *GF
Vadouvan Pickled Cauliflower$9.00
garlic, ginger, vadouvan curry *GF/ vegan/ nut free

Mains

All of Lovina's prices include service- 30% off all sales go directly to staff, providing a living wage and full benefits! No Tips Expected.

Impossible Sausage Lasagna$42.00
gluten free noodles, chickpea "mozzarella," bloomsdale spinach, wild mushrooms, charred tomato sauce *GF/ vegan/ nut free
Almost Bolognese$39.00
fresh fettuccine, impossible meat, mirepoix, calabrian chili, chickpea "parmesan" *Vegan/ nut free *gluten free- sub GF spaghetti
Eggplant Athena$42.00
Gluten free panko, "egg" wash, forbidden rice, roasted turnips & radishes, wild herb salad, harissa umami, charred lemon *Vegan & Gluten Free
Wine Forest Risotto$54.00
wild mushrooms, mushroom stock, pea shoots, fontina, parmesan, black truffle butter *GF
Heritage Pork & Beef Bolognese$45.00
fresh fettuccine, parsley, parmesan, calabrian chili, breadcrumbs *gluten free- sub GF spaghetti
Seared Pacific Halibut$59.00
housemade potato gnocchi, roasted maitake mushrooms, carrot purée, salmon roe beurre blanc, chives *nut free *gluten free- no gnocchi
Mary's Organic Chicken$54.00
artichoke hearts, salsify, white mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, shallots, thyme, cream, sunchoke chips, poultry demi-glace, herb oil *GF *GF
Braised Wagyu Beef Short Rib$65.00
fresh morels stuffed with short rib mousseline, short rib stuffed croquette, charred asparagus, pommes purée, overnight veal demi-glace, chive oil *GF *GF

Desserts

All of Lovina's prices include service- 30% off all sales go directly to staff, providing a living wage and full benefits! No Tips Expected.

Model Bakery Walnut Bread Pudding$19.00
walnut bread, white chocolate creme anglaise
Hot Mess$21.00
flourless chocolate brownie, salted caramel, toasted house made marshmallow cream, brandied cherries, pistachio gelato *gluten free *nut free- no pistachio gelato, sub vanilla
Sundae Funday$19.00
vanilla & pistachio gelato, salted caramel, hot fudge, mini malted milk balls, caramelized pecans *gluten free- no malted milk balls *nut free- no nuts, no pistachio gelato
"Snickers" bar$19.00
housemade peanut butter, medjool date cream, coconut & cashew "nougat," dipped in dark chocolate *vegan/ GF
Chef's Dessert Sampler$21.00
bite sized tastes of our Hot Mess, Bread Pudding, "Snickers" bar, and Sundae Funday

Sides

French Onion Potato Gratin$18.00
guanciale, fontina, brie, thyme *GF
Side Broccolini$15.00
umami sauce, toasted almonds *GF/ vegan
Chipotle Mac & Cheese$15.00
four cheese blend, breadcrumbs

Kid's Menu

Kid's Pasta$16.00
fresh fettuccine with butter OR marinara
Kids Grilled Cheese$16.00
delicious grilled cheese sandwich, just like mom (might) have made

What 2,189 people are saying

Lovina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
American
Wine Country
Healthy
Wine Country
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lovina in Calistoga offers "wonderful dinner, everything was delicious" with a "beautiful atmosphere." Patrons rave about the "incredible food," particularly the bolognese and polenta bites. The "friendly, helpful service" and "lovely surroundings" make it a cherished dining spot. Lovina's no-tip policy ensures "staff are well cared for," enhancing the experience.

2,392 Reviews

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Mike VIP
Chicago / Illinois52 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So glad we went here - excellent experience all the way around!!!
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Ryan VIP
San Francisco Bay Area28 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a beautiful quant place and the food was amazing. Parking is limited especially on the weekends, so be prepared to walk.
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Lorri VIP
Los Angeles39 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a very pleasant restaurant in the cute wine country town of Calistoga. We liked that they were a no tip restaurant and that the cost of each item insured that the staff got a living wage and good benefits. Best of all, the food was really spectacular. The short rib risotto was perfectly done and delicious and my Italian heritage spouse said that the Bolognese was the best she had ever had. They also had a nice wine list.
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Amy VIP
San Francisco Bay Area30 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great evening at Lovina! This is one of the best restaurants in Calistoga hands down. The patio setting is warm and inviting, service is excellent (Thanks, Ingrid!) and the food is 5 star. Do NOT miss the bolognese. This time also had the risotto and an agua chile that was spectacular! Will keep going back! Also, they’ve moved to a no tipping structure and pay their staff a living wage.
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veronica
Utah2 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Outdoor patio was very noisy from local traffic. Seating was uncomfortable and lacked any privacy to visit with your dining partner. Food was marginal. This establishment is definately not worthy of the good reviews. Makes me think they are not true reviews. NOT a Destination while visiting wine country.
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lisa VIP
San Francisco Bay Area59 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dinner, everything was delicious. Always terrific service in a beautiful atmosphere. We dined on the patio - so lovely!
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Ian
Munich1 review
4.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was incredible but the service was terrible. We were there for an engagement celebration and the host was very sweet. We were sat and we didn’t see our server for 5 minutes and she didn’t not acknowledge and ask about the occasion. There was no personal connection or interest or attentiveness from our server. We brought wine to open and we were through our apps and salads before she even brought out the glasses. The runners were great, but our server was terrible. We would wait long stretches before she came by to check in. The food was incredible though. A zesty aguachile that I would come back for, the savory and addictive polenta bites, the sweet and fresh beet salad with lovely goat cheese. The mains, the bolognese, mushroom risotto and fried eggplant were all executed exceptionally. The chefs are doing fabulous things back there. I’m just sad about the front of house which almost ruined the experience. I asked about dessert and our waiter gave us the menu and disappeared for 10 minutes. We decided to just walk down the street to great ice cream instead. I live close by but would think twice about coming back after this experience. Worth it for the food but service was bad this time.
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Robert
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience. Outside seating was very comfortable. A bit of street noise, but not bad. Food was terriffic.
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Jack VIP
San Francisco Bay Area34 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovina is totally on point in their greeting, seating, order taking, food service and food. We get in here a couple of times per year. They’re friendly, helpful with suggestion, make great food and move it out of their small kitchen in an efficient manner. Inside is cozy and outside is cute. We’ll keep coming back.
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Kathleen
Peru1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the perfect place to celebrate a birthday. I was greeted with a birthday card signed by staff and a ceramic cork made by the owner. Everyone who worked there was welcoming, friendly and helpful. I appreciated the vegan, vegetarian as well as meat and fish options: something for everyone. The halibut was sublime. Highly recommend.
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FAQs

Lovina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 942-6500.

Lovina is rated 4.8 stars by 2189 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

1107 Cedar St, Calistoga, CA 94515

Additional information

Cross street
Lincoln Ave
Neighborhood
Calistoga
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is one handicapped parking space available; the rest of the parking lot has been converted to a patio for outdoor dining during the Covid-19 restrictions, but there is ample street parking in Calistoga.
Public transit
The Vine transit bus stop is located just half a block from Lovina. Calistoga Shuttle, a local public van, stops right at our front.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.lovinacalistoga.com/
Phone number
(707) 942-6500
Private party facilities
Our heated, covered East Patio is perfect for up to 30 guests, and the newly remodeled West patio seats up to 40, with room for a bar and cocktail hour. We also have two private rooms inside for smaller groups of 6-8.

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For The Table

Model Bakery Bread$8.00

Fried Mushroom Polenta Bites$16.00

Vegan Endive Cups$15.00

Vadouvan Pickled Cauliflower$9.00

Spring Wine Country Bruschetta$24.00

Pacific Halibut Croquettes (3 pieces)$18.00

Summer Seafood Aguachile$28.00

Nova Terra Cheeses$3.00

Starters

Soup du Jour$5.00

Stracciatella & Beets$24.00

Sonoma Apple Salad$23.00

Locally Famous Little Gems Salad$23.00

Summer Seafood Aguachile$28.00

Vadouvan Pickled Cauliflower$9.00

Mains

Impossible Sausage Lasagna$42.00

Almost Bolognese$39.00

Eggplant Athena$42.00

Wine Forest Risotto$54.00

Heritage Pork & Beef Bolognese$45.00

Seared Pacific Halibut$59.00

Mary's Organic Chicken$54.00

Braised Wagyu Beef Short Rib$65.00

Desserts

Model Bakery Walnut Bread Pudding$19.00

Hot Mess$21.00

Sundae Funday$19.00

"Snickers" bar$19.00

Chef's Dessert Sampler$21.00

Sides

French Onion Potato Gratin$18.00

Side Broccolini$15.00

Chipotle Mac & Cheese$15.00

Kid's Menu

Kid's Pasta$16.00

Kids Grilled Cheese$16.00

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